LAS VEGAS, MARCH 24, 2025 — Owners and operators of the most innovative bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues are converging on Las Vegas to attend the Bar & Restaurant Expo. This LIVE event is bringing F&B pros together March 24 to 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center to rewrite the rules of hospitality for the foreseeable future. It’s where grit meets opportunity … where people who were once okay just keeping up are now choosing to level up … and where new products, partnerships, and technologies are setting trends, revolutionizing operations, and elevating the customer experience across the board.
The focus is growth, net revenue growth
While net unit growth (NUG) — a measure of the increase in available hotel rooms over a period of time — has been a key performance indicator for many hospitality brands, many hoteliers are now prioritizing net revenue growth (NRG) — the rate at which a company’s net revenue increases over time.
Google Accused of Unfair Practices in Search and App Store by EU Body
The Commission alleges that Google’s search engine and app store practices favor its services over competitors, thus breaching the DMA’s mandate for transparency, fairness, and non-discrimination.
First booking with an OTA? The next one should be yours
As a hotel or resort operator, you’ve likely been pricked by the double-edged sword of online travel agencies (OTAs). Although they garner attention for your property and bring in first-time guests, they’re also costly—both financially and in terms of customer relationships.
Iconic Luxury Hotels to Open Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, Spain
From the people behind Palm House, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, and Chewton Glen comes Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club; a quietly glamorous Andalusian gem where deep-rooted cultural connection meets contemporary elegance.
HotStats Profitability Insights You Can’t Miss at IHIF EMEA 2025
IHIF EMEA 2025 is fast approaching, and we’re offering you exclusive early access to key insights ahead of Michael Grove, CEO of HotStats, and his highly anticipated session.
Why reps and warranties in France are essential when selling a hotel
The bedrock of any hotel transaction, representations and warranties (“reps and warranties”)1 offer protection to the buyer by guaranteeing that a business’s assets and liabilities conform to the statements of fact made by the seller. Here, we outline the key points and strategies for successfully negotiating reps and warranties when selling a hotel.
‘Hospitality Vibes’: Human Interaction at the Heart of the Industry
Societal changes, COVID-19, talent shortages and digitalization have created a perfect storm for the hospitality industry. The pressing question now is how to exit this storm and reinvent new value propositions for the industry and its stakeholders. Could hospitality be on the verge of developing a higher purpose simply based on its innate DNA?
Ireckonu and Althoff Hotels Join Forces to Revolutionize Luxury Hospitality Guest Experience across DACH & European Markets
Ireckonu, a global leader in hospitality data management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Althoff Hotels, renowned for its prestigious five-star properties across Europe and the UK. This collaboration will enhance Althoff Hotels’ offerings across its 18 hotels and mark Ireckonu’s expansion into the DACH market.
UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.

